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Force MP Entertainment artist Steve Richard is offering “Toothbrush” as his latest single to Country radio. Here’s a sampling of what the tastemakers are saying: “Definitely Steve’s best release to date and quite possibly the catchiest song so far this year!” —Kelly Green 100.9 The Farm/WEIO, Huntingdon, TN “This may be just what a playlist […]
Highlights include a Q&A with CMA CEO Steve Moore, how American acts made an impact at this year’s CMC Rock the Hunter festival in Australia, including headliners Faith Hill and Tim McGraw […]
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General Mills and Big Machine Label Group’s star-studded roster of artists are teaming up with Feeding America to Outnumber Hunger in a national initiative that helps […]
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Dierks Bentley presents Felicity Urquhart with CMA International Country Broadcaster Award • Lifenotes: Diane Richey’s father • KVWF’s Ron Allen joins Nashville’s Jack-FM
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Big Easy Express, directed by Emmett Malloy, follows L.A.’s Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Nashville’s Old Crow Medicine Show, and London’s Mumford & Sons […]
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EMI Music Publishing has signed a long-term worldwide publishing agreement with singer, songwriter Randy Houser. Houser’s self-penned hit singles include […]
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RCA recording artist Chris Young and songwriter Luke Laird celebrated their recent co-written No. 1 hit “You” during a party held in the CMA Atrium […]
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Belmont University alumnus Brad Paisley recently established an endowed scholarship at his alma mater. The Brad Paisley Endowed Scholarship will provide […]
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Like some kind of rare sales equinox we have an unusual synchronicity this week.Country and all-genre YTD album sales are each exactly .1% ahead of last year. […]
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The fourth annual T.J. Martell Honors Gala was held at the Hutton Hotel this past week, raising over $400,000 for 11 top U.S. cancer research hospitals […]
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First Lady Michelle Obama will be appearing on Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards for the first time to present Taylor Swift with this year’s The Big Help Award […]
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Uplifting sales news arrived this week from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The trade organization reports that for the first time since 2004, U.S. music sales are …[…]
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Swift Wins ACM Entertainer of the Year
/by contributorMiranda Lambert and Jason Aldean win two each […]
Steve Richard — “Toothbrush”
/by ProgrammerPlaylistForce MP Entertainment artist Steve Richard is offering “Toothbrush” as his latest single to Country radio. Here’s a sampling of what the tastemakers are saying: “Definitely Steve’s best release to date and quite possibly the catchiest song so far this year!” —Kelly Green 100.9 The Farm/WEIO, Huntingdon, TN “This may be just what a playlist […]
AristoMedia Report Highlights Country Music Overseas
/by Sarah SkatesHighlights include a Q&A with CMA CEO Steve Moore, how American acts made an impact at this year’s CMC Rock the Hunter festival in Australia, including headliners Faith Hill and Tim McGraw […]
Tin Pan South: Thursday, March 29
/by contributorNight three of Tin Pan South energized us to finish out the week strong […]
Online Country Music Merch Store Launches Today
/by Eric T. ParkerCountry Weekly magazine and MusicCityNetworks have announced the launch of an exclusive webstore […]
General Mills, Big Machine and Feeding America Join Forces to Outnumber Hunger
/by Caitlin RantalaGeneral Mills and Big Machine Label Group’s star-studded roster of artists are teaming up with Feeding America to Outnumber Hunger in a national initiative that helps […]
Kenny Rogers Named HoF’s 2012 Artist-in-Residence
/by Caitlin RantalaKenny Rogers will bring his voice, his catalog of hits and the stories behind the music when he takes the Ford Theater stage […]
ACM Weekend Updates
/by FreemanWhoa, nelly, it’s gonna be a crazy busy weekend in Las Vegas for servants of the country music industry […]
The Producer’s Chair Interview With Greg Archilla
/by contributorGreg Archilla, who has worked with Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, sheds light on the current state of rock […]
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
/by FreemanEverybody knows the best decisions are made in the aftermath of consuming several adult beverages, right?
Berklee Presents Krauss and the Eagles With Honorary Degrees
/by Eric T. ParkerBerklee College of Music will present Alison Krauss, the Eagles, and Mulatu Astatke with honorary doctor of music degrees […]
Radio News (3/30/12)
/by FreemanDierks Bentley presents Felicity Urquhart with CMA International Country Broadcaster Award • Lifenotes: Diane Richey’s father • KVWF’s Ron Allen joins Nashville’s Jack-FM
Weekly Chart Report (3/30/2012)
/by FreemanLuckily for Blake Shelton, programmers have not heeded the advice of his single “Drink On It” […]
Charlie Cook On Air: ACM Weekend
/by contributorA couple of times a year the Country Music industry celebrates its success with a national audience […]
Universal Music Canada and BMLG Ink Exclusive Label Deal
/by FreemanUnder the agreement, UMC will serve as sole Canadian distributor and marketer of BMLG’s roster […]
Tin Pan South: Wednesday, March 28
/by Eric T. ParkerReporting for night two of Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival took MusicRow back on the town to Hard Rock Cafe and Belcourt Taps and Tapas […]
Steel Magnolia Signs New Management, Booking Agreements
/by Caitlin RantalaThe duo is also currently nominated for Top Vocal Duo for a third year at the 47th Annual ACM Awards set for Sunday, April 1 […]
John Oates Recruits Nashville’s Finest For Aspen Songwriters Festival
/by Sarah SkatesAmong the acts flying high in the Rockies were Sam Bush, The Blue Sky Riders and Angel Snow […]
Photo Roundup (3/29/12)
/by MichelleRascal Flatts • Craig Campbell • JT Harding
MusicRowPics: Mark Wayne Glasmire Artist Visit
/by Caitlin RantalaYesterday (3/28), Traceway Records artist Mark Wayne Glasmire stopped by MusicRow headquarters, visiting with the staff before […]
AMA to Present “Big Easy Express” During NaFF
/by FreemanBig Easy Express, directed by Emmett Malloy, follows L.A.’s Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Nashville’s Old Crow Medicine Show, and London’s Mumford & Sons […]
Billboard Names New Editor
/by Eric T. ParkerFollowing major exits of Billboard magazine’s editorial staff earlier this year, Joe Levy has officially been named the publication’s Editor […]
Bluegrass Legend Earl Scruggs Passes
/by Sarah SkatesWhen asked about the banjo pioneer’s career, most who knew him site his kindness first and his musical achievements second […]
Randy Houser Signs Global Publishing Deal with EMI
/by Caitlin RantalaEMI Music Publishing has signed a long-term worldwide publishing agreement with singer, songwriter Randy Houser. Houser’s self-penned hit singles include […]
Currington Earns Gold, Lines Up TV Appearances
/by Eric T. ParkerBilly Currington’s fourth studio album Enjoy Yourself, has been certified Gold […]
Chesney Reveals Album Details, ACM Performance
/by Caitlin RantalaKenny Chesney recently revealed the title and cover art for his new album, Welcome To The Fishbowl. The album will be out […]
No. 1 Party: Chris Young’s “You”
/by Caitlin RantalaRCA recording artist Chris Young and songwriter Luke Laird celebrated their recent co-written No. 1 hit “You” during a party held in the CMA Atrium […]
Tin Pan South: Tuesday, March 27
/by contributorThe first evening of showcases for the 20th annual Tin Pan South songwriters festival kicked off yesterday (3/27) in Nashville […]
Jana Kramer Sets Release Date
/by Eric T. ParkerMusicRow Feb/Mar covergirl, Jana Kramer, has announced the release date of her upcoming self-titled debut album for Elektra Nashville […]
Brad Paisley Establishes Scholarship for Curb College Students
/by Caitlin RantalaBelmont University alumnus Brad Paisley recently established an endowed scholarship at his alma mater. The Brad Paisley Endowed Scholarship will provide […]
Nancy Cardwell Named Interim IBMA Executive Director
/by Eric T. ParkerNancy Cardwell has been named Interim Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Association […]
ole Signs Dave Turnbull
/by Freemanole has signed Dave Turnbull and acquired his song catalog, which includes three 2011 No. 1 hits […]
Photo: Wild Cub Wins Round Two of Road To Bonnaroo
/by FreemanBMI, Mercy Lounge, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, and the Nashville Scene hosted the second round of Road to Bonnaroo 2012 […]
The Weekly Register: Digital Albums Rising
/by bossrossLike some kind of rare sales equinox we have an unusual synchronicity this week.Country and all-genre YTD album sales are each exactly .1% ahead of last year. […]
Americana Music Festival Submissions Due
/by FreemanThe 2012 Americana Music Festival is set for Sept. 12-15 at various Nashville venues […]
Nashville Shines at T.J. Martell Honors Gala
/by Eric T. ParkerThe fourth annual T.J. Martell Honors Gala was held at the Hutton Hotel this past week, raising over $400,000 for 11 top U.S. cancer research hospitals […]
ACM Awards: McBride and Monahan’s Wedding Duet, Plus More Performers Added
/by Caitlin RantalaThe Academy of Country Music has announced that Martina McBride, along with Train frontman Pat Monahan, will perform her new single […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (3/28/12)
/by Robert K OermannSometimes less is more. And sometimes you have to vote for class rather than flash […]
Jagermeister Partners with Randy Houser for Tour
/by Caitlin RantalaJagermeister Herbal Liqueur has announced the Jagermeister Presents Tour featuring country music singer/songwriter Randy Houser […]
New YouTube Revenue Streams for Publishers
/by Eric T. ParkerSince 2005, YouTube has provided a platform for users to upload audiovisual content around the world […]
McGraw Returns to the U.S. For Series of Appearances
/by Eric T. ParkerTim McGraw and wife Faith Hill recently returned to the U.S. from their first Australian tour […]
Aaron Lewis Reveals Album Details
/by FreemanThe Staind frontman turned solo country artist will release his new album The Road on June 26 via R&J Records […]
Michelle Obama To Present Taylor Swift With The Big Help Award
/by FreemanFirst Lady Michelle Obama will be appearing on Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards for the first time to present Taylor Swift with this year’s The Big Help Award […]
Montgomery Gentry Gears Up For TV Appearances
/by Sarah SkatesStops include the Price Is Right and CBS This Morning […]
RIAA Touts First Sales Uptick Since 2004
/by bossrossUplifting sales news arrived this week from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The trade organization reports that for the first time since 2004, U.S. music sales are …[…]
Sugarland to Visit Dancing With the Stars
/by FreemanGrammy-winning duo Sugarland will get some toes tapping tonight (3/27) when it performs on the results show […]
McCreery to Perform on “Idol”
/by Caitlin RantalaScotty McCreery will return to American Idol this Thursday, March 29 […]
Love and Theft Planning RCA Records Release
/by Eric T. ParkerACM Vocal Duo of the Year nominee Love and Theft, will release its new album […]
Leadership Music Applications Due
/by FreemanThe deadline to apply for the 2013 class of Leadership Music is quickly approaching […]
Longtime Opry Background Vocalist Carol Lee Retires
/by Sarah SkatesCarol Lee Cooper marked the end of her career with the venerable show on Saturday night […]